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Life’s a beach in Costa Rica
Living in the beachside is considered a privilege for some people, considering that some of the countries in the world don’t have one. Luckily for Costa Rica, the country is blessed with some of the world’s best beaches and foreigners and locals alike flock to the coastal areas to bask in the inviting rays of the sun and just have some fun.
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Mortgages in Costa Rica
As we all, it takes a lot of paperwork before you can avail of mortgages. Costa Rica is no exception to this case. However, it should be put on a positive perspective since availing of this actually helps the stability of Costa Rica’s banking sector.
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Insurance in Costa Rica
Who needs insurance? Of course, everyone does and Costa Ricans are of no exemption. In this Latin American country, you need to avail of insurance packages from state-owned companies. These are INS (Instituto Nacional de Seguros) or Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS). However, this particular requirement may not be the case very soon. In the next few years, the insurance market in the country will now be open for competition. This was made possible after the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) had been implemented.
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Where’s the best place to stay and live in Costa Rica?
As a foreigner in this majestic country of Costa Rica, you would probably be asking the same question. However, there’s really no surefire answer to that because it really depends on what you perceive the place to be. After all, Costa Rica is a great country, no doubt. It would be best to make a general discussion on several key points and this may aid you in coming up with the best decision. Of course, it also pays off to do more research.
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Settling your utility and other bills in Costa Rica

Just like in any other countries, you will have to settle financial obligations such as your utility and other bills. Now, you might be surprised as to how the bills are being dealt with here in Costa Rica. Good thing you have this guide to make things easier.

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Property insurances in Costa Rica
Getting a house or property through mortgage credit may require you to pay other fees too. However, these fees will go to the insurance policy in order to protect your home especially when there are unavoidable occurrences such as sudden landslides or other disasters. Settling of the insurance policy payments is usually required once you buy a property in Costa Rica.
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